N3TC Bursary South Africa 2026
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At a glance
Summary
The N3 Toll Concession (RF) Proprietary Limited (N3TC) has a concession contract with the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL), which states that it must manage a 415 km section of the N3 transport corridor, known as the N3 Toll Route. N3TC is responsible for designing, constructing, financing, operating and maintaining the section of N3 Route – from November 1999, when the contract began, until it ends in 2029. The N3 Toll Route concession agreement is one of the countries most successful public-private sector partnerships.
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Funding details
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees and mandatory textbooks. Other study expenses (such as accommodation), may be covered at the discretion of the company. Bursaries will be awarded for 1 academic year at a time, and any extension is at the discretion of N3TC. www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the N3TC Bursary. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted – if you do not receive any feedback, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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Eligibility criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must reside in a local municipal area, along the N3 Toll Route corridor:Free State:Mafube, Maluti-a-Phofung, PhumelelaGauteng:LesediKwaZulu-Natal:Alfred Duma, iNkosi Langalibalele, Mpofana, Okhahlamba, uMngeniMpumalanga:DipalesengYou must have completed MatricYou must be studying towards an undergraduate Degree qualification, within one of the fields of study listed aboveYou must be entering your 3rd, 4th or Honours year of study in 2026You must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South AfricaYou must have a strong academic recordYou must have achieved and be able to maintain a minimum overall average of 60%You must have proven financial needYou must NOT have any outstanding fees
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online at:N3TC Bursary Application 2026 Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the N3TC Bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Full academic record (certified copy)Proof of university admission/ provisional admission (on institutions letterhead)Proof of residenceCurrent fee statement reflecting fees and payments for all prior years of studyCurriculum Vitae2 reference letters from current university lecturers(read our tips onhow to get a letter of reference/ testimonial for your bursary application)If disabled: doctors note confirming disability (certified copy)
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